 Wonderland Festival
 Sat 5 July
Newstead Abbey
Dance through the trees at Wonderland Festival! This disco-inspired festival will be a day filled with infectious beats, iconic performances, and unforgettable vibes.
Leading the charge is Grammy-winning house music pioneer Roger Sanchez, and the unmistakable voice of Heather Small. Also joining are: Gok Wan, Craig Charles, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, The Shapeshifters, and many more.
Nottingham city residents can get a 10% discount by entering their council tax number and postcode when booking.
Open-Air Theatre
 Tue 29 July - Thu 4 September
Newstead Abbey
The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Newstead Abbey this summer. You are invited to pack your picnics, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy theatre in the great outdoors!
Tuesday 29 July: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Deep in an enchanted forest, mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress.
Sunday 17 August: Pride & Prejudice
With stunning period costumes, timeless wit, and a romantic original score, Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s Pride & Prejudice is a faithful telling of Austen’s greatest work.
Thursday 4 September: HMS Pinafore
Step on board the warship HMS Pinafore. With sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this enduring comic opera is performed outdoors on a spectacular nautical set.
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
 Fri 4 July
Newstead Abbey
Get ready for another unforgettable night of music and nostalgia as the Could Be Real Tribute Festival makes its highly anticipated return to the picturesque grounds of Newstead Abbey.
Attendees will be transported through decades of music with tribute performances including: Amy Winehouse, George Michael, Elton John, Queen, ABBA, Ed Sheeran, and more.
Nottingham city residents can receive a 10% discount by entering their council tax number and postcode when booking.
Outdoor Cinema
 Fri 19 - Sun 21 September
Newstead Abbey
Join Adventure Cinema for fantastic outdoor movie experiences! Watch classic films on a giant cinema screen under the stars, and you can also enjoy a specially curated soundtrack beforehand.
Friday 19 September: Dirty Dancing (12)
Nobody puts Baby in a corner! Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
Saturday 20 September: Star Wars: A New Hope (U)
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station.
Sunday 21 September: Bridget Jones's Diary (15)
Bridget Jones is determined to improve herself while she looks for love, in a year in which she keeps a personal diary.
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival
 Fri 20 & Sat 21 June
Sneinton Market Avenues
Missed out on tickets for this weekend's sold out Nottingham Independents' Castle Beer Festival? Check out Twickets to see if anyone is selling their unwanted tickets, or you can always book for the upcoming Nottingham Craft Beer Festival instead, which showcases the finest craft beer produced locally, nationally and beyond!
The festival was born off the back of Nottingham Craft Beer Week, a pub-led movement which ran from 2013-2022, and in 2020 won awards from SIBA for being the best craft beer promotion in the UK. Earlybird tickets are still available.
Chicago
 Mon 7 - Sat 12 April
Royal Concert Hall
Chicago, the 'sexiest musical ever' (Metro) comes to the Royal Concert Hall next week, starring Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and TV star Janette Manrara as Roxie Hart, West End and TV star Brenda Edwards (Loose Women, Chicago, The X Factor) as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton, and West End leading man Dan Burton (Gypsy, The Mousetrap, White Christmas) as Billy Flynn.
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines.
England Hockey League Finals
 Sat 3 & Sun 4 May
Nottingham Hockey Centre
The England Hockey League Finals are coming to Nottingham. You are in for an action-packed weekend as eight teams battle it out over two days to be crowned league champions.
Can Old Georgians (Men’s) and Surbiton (Women’s) defend their titles, or will new champions emerge? Be there to witness the best teams battle it out for Premier Division glory!
Just announced: Nottingham Motor Show
 Sun 8 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
The Nottingham Motor Show will include hundreds of classic vehicles as well as the very latest models that car dealerships have to offer.
Having been established over many years, it is the biggest show of its kind in the East Midlands. As well as hundreds of classics on display, from clubs and proud individuals alike, and all the brand new models to browse at your leisure, there will be family entertainment, a funfair for the kids, and a music marquee. There will also be a wide range of food and exhibitor stalls to enjoy.
Free admission, event car parking charges apply.
The Hundred - Priority Window
 Sun 10 - Wed 27 August
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Fans of the Trent Rockets can once again look forward to a summer of lights, music and world class sport. The Hundred is heading back to Nottingham in August, bringing blockbuster entertainment for the whole family to enjoy this summer, and you can secure your seats today at the early bird prices during an exclusive priority window (until Tuesday 15 April).
After four hugely successful years, Trent Bridge will host four fixtures with the Trent Rockets kicking off their competition against Northern Superchargers on Sunday 10 August, promising high-octane men’s and women’s sporting action, live music, and a host of family-friendly entertainment.
New on sale: Marilyn Manson
 Sun 2 November
Motorpoint Arena
Iconic rock legend Marilyn Manson heads to Nottingham this November with the One Assassination Under God Tour. His latest album was released in November 2024 to rave reviews.
The American singer, songwriter, actor, and artist is the lead vocalist of the rock band Marilyn Manson, which he cofounded with guitarist Scott Putesky in 1989.
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